NOLA.com topics: jefferson parish educationtag:topics.nola.com,2015:tag/jefferson%20parish%20education2015-08-02T21:24:05ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceTeachers union head makes it clear for Jefferson Parish voters: James Varneytag:www.nola.com,2014:/opinions/index.ssf/3743.145976492014-11-25T21:53:49Z2014-11-25T21:59:00ZIf anyone was still sitting on a fence in the Jefferson Parish School Board runoffs, it's time to jump off. Teachers' union honcho Randi Weingarten came to New Orleans this week to spell it out for you. Voters are either...James Varney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/jvarney/index.html
If anyone was still sitting on a fence in the Jefferson Parish School Board runoffs, it's time to jump off. Teachers' union honcho Randi Weingarten came to New Orleans this week to spell it out for you. Voters are either...
In Jefferson Parish, teachers unions attack improvements: James Varneytag:www.nola.com,2014:/opinions/index.ssf/3743.143369812014-10-29T18:30:35Z2014-10-29T18:35:49ZAll those people who decry the influence of money in politics know which way to vote in Jefferson Parish School Board elections next week. Against the union-backed slate. In a revealing look at campaign finance reports, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune's...James Varney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/jvarney/index.html
All those people who decry the influence of money in politics know which way to vote in Jefferson Parish School Board elections next week. Against the union-backed slate. In a revealing look at campaign finance reports, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune's...
A tale of two school boards: James Varneytag:www.nola.com,2014:/opinions/index.ssf/3743.141549862014-10-10T18:18:29Z2014-10-11T01:21:14ZThe contrast on display between the Orleans and Jefferson Parish school boards is striking. It is also in Jefferson Parish's favor. Obviously the JPSB begins with a huge advantage: it was the eastern wall of the 17th Street Canal that...James Varney, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/jvarney/index.html
The contrast on display between the Orleans and Jefferson Parish school boards is striking. It is also in Jefferson Parish's favor. Obviously the JPSB begins with a huge advantage: it was the eastern wall of the 17th Street Canal that...
Immigrant children in our schools deserve caring, too: A letter to the editor tag:www.nola.com,2014:/opinions/index.ssf/3743.137392562014-08-26T11:19:07Z2014-08-26T11:19:43ZLetters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpletter/index.htmlSettlement reached to ensure equal access and non-discrimination in Jefferson Parish schoolstag:blog.nola.com,2014:/new_orleans/8002022.134206222014-07-17T13:15:49Z2014-07-17T13:23:24ZPuentes New Orleans invites the local Latino community to attend the Latino Heritage Festival on July 26, from noon to 5 pm , at Easton Park, located in mid-city, on St. Peter St. between N. Rendon and N. Lopez.Ana Gershanik, Nuestro Pueblo columnisthttp://connect.nola.com/user/AnaGershanik/index.html
Puentes New Orleans invites the local Latino community to attend the Latino Heritage Festival on July 26, from noon to 5 pm , at Easton Park, located in mid-city, on St. Peter St. between N. Rendon and N. Lopez.
Charter schools are transforming education in Louisiana: Eric B. Lewis and Ethan Ashleytag:www.nola.com,2014:/opinions/index.ssf/3743.128734502014-05-09T15:17:39Z2014-05-09T15:21:39ZThe Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) would like to applaud the nearly 60,000 students attending charter schools in Louisiana and the work of the many teachers, school administrators and community members who provide service to Louisiana's 117 charter schools....Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpletter/index.html
The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) would like to applaud the nearly 60,000 students attending charter schools in Louisiana and the work of the many teachers, school administrators and community members who provide service to Louisiana's 117 charter schools....
BESE should finalize increase for Minimum Foundation Program: Lettertag:www.nola.com,2014:/opinions/index.ssf/3743.123679082014-03-06T16:50:05Z2014-05-12T23:16:43ZOn Thursday, members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education will vote to finalize a 2.75 percent increase for the Minimum Foundation Program, which provides state funding to school districts. As leaders of the Jefferson Parish Public School System,...Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpletter/index.html
On Thursday, members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education will vote to finalize a 2.75 percent increase for the Minimum Foundation Program, which provides state funding to school districts. As leaders of the Jefferson Parish Public School System,...
Valence remembered for fight to reform Jefferson School Board: Lettertag:www.nola.com,2014:/opinions/index.ssf/3743.123678412014-03-06T16:45:08Z2014-03-06T23:44:06Z Re: Popular ex-mayor of Grand Isle dies, B1, March 1. The news that Andy Valence has passed away filled me with great sadness, but memories of my former colleague fighting arm-in-arm with me to reform the Jefferson Parish School...Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpletter/index.html
Re: Popular ex-mayor of Grand Isle dies, B1, March 1. The news that Andy Valence has passed away filled me with great sadness, but memories of my former colleague fighting arm-in-arm with me to reform the Jefferson Parish School...
Let Jefferson Parish schools continue their success: Lettertag:www.nola.com,2013:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.114402472013-10-16T14:23:00Z2013-10-16T15:28:40ZOn Saturday, Jefferson Parish voters will be asked to renew an existing millage to support public education in our parish. This 7-mill tax generates about $23 million annually for our schools and is desperately needed to continue the positive gains...Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpletter/index.html
On Saturday, Jefferson Parish voters will be asked to renew an existing millage to support public education in our parish. This 7-mill tax generates about $23 million annually for our schools and is desperately needed to continue the positive gains...
Good leadership takes courage: Lettertag:www.nola.com,2013:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.106525322013-05-29T10:29:24Z2013-05-29T20:49:04ZRe: "What the Jefferson Parish school system needs to understand, " Your Opinions, May 24. What the previous Jefferson Parish school administration failed to understand was that student outcomes matter -- a lot more than social relationships with staff, board...Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpletter/index.html
Re: "What the Jefferson Parish school system needs to understand, " Your Opinions, May 24. What the previous Jefferson Parish school administration failed to understand was that student outcomes matter -- a lot more than social relationships with staff, board...
Children, not businesses, must come first: Lettertag:www.nola.com,2013:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.106525112013-05-29T10:27:51Z2013-05-29T20:50:17Z I had to laugh when -- at the same board meeting where they voted to kill the teachers' contract -- Jefferson Parish School Board President Larry Dale and four other business-backed representatives said they weren't trying to break the...Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpletter/index.html
I had to laugh when -- at the same board meeting where they voted to kill the teachers' contract -- Jefferson Parish School Board President Larry Dale and four other business-backed representatives said they weren't trying to break the...
Former superintendent says current Jefferson Parish education officials aren't communicating: Lettertag:www.nola.com,2013:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.106241282013-05-24T07:10:57Z2013-05-24T13:14:50ZFirst, let me state the obvious. Different styles of leadership exist. Individuals and boards choose the style that best fits them. There are those who believe knowledge is power and share the knowledge to enrich the organization. These are the...Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpletter/index.html
First, let me state the obvious. Different styles of leadership exist. Individuals and boards choose the style that best fits them. There are those who believe knowledge is power and share the knowledge to enrich the organization. These are the...
Jeff schools are getting results: Lettertag:www.nola.com,2013:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.106241222013-05-24T07:00:29Z2013-05-24T13:16:24ZCongratulations are in order to Superintendent James Meza, the Jefferson Parish School Board, teachers and students upon three high schools being named among the top 100 high schools in the United States. This recognition along with the fact that ACT...Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpletter/index.html
Congratulations are in order to Superintendent James Meza, the Jefferson Parish School Board, teachers and students upon three high schools being named among the top 100 high schools in the United States. This recognition along with the fact that ACT...
Jefferson teacher contract would have provided stability: Lettertag:www.nola.com,2013:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.106241242013-05-24T07:00:21Z2013-05-24T13:17:52ZIn March, more than 500 teachers in Jefferson Parish voted unanimously to ratify a contract with their employer, the Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Since last June, the people with whom we place so much trust in our children's future have...Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpletter/index.html
In March, more than 500 teachers in Jefferson Parish voted unanimously to ratify a contract with their employer, the Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Since last June, the people with whom we place so much trust in our children's future have...
Continuing school reforms in Jefferson Parish: Editorialtag:www.nola.com,2013:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.99628392013-02-10T12:17:01Z2013-02-10T13:43:38ZThe Editorial Board, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpedit/index.htmlJefferson Parish School Board should avoid temptation to get a windfall from higher assessments: Editorialtag:www.nola.com,2012:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.89003882012-08-27T13:22:44Z2012-08-26T20:35:20ZDespite the system's fiscal crunch, board members should resist any urge to keep the tax rate unchanged to realize a windfallThe Editorial Board, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpedit/index.html
Despite the system's fiscal crunch, board members should resist any urge to keep the tax rate unchanged to realize a windfall
Dropping the paddle in Jefferson Parish schools: Editorialtag:www.nola.com,2012:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.87479972012-07-28T11:00:33Z2012-07-27T23:56:56ZJefferson Parish schools had stopped using corporal punishment in recent years, with only one instance of a school using it during a recent three-year period. But paddling students should no longer be a disciplinary option in schools, and the School...The Editorial Board, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpedit/index.html
Jefferson Parish schools had stopped using corporal punishment in recent years, with only one instance of a school using it during a recent three-year period. But paddling students should no longer be a disciplinary option in schools, and the School...
Chaos and low teacher morale in Jefferson Parish hurt students: A letter to the editortag:www.nola.com,2012:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.84589942012-06-06T11:03:06Z2012-06-05T22:10:13ZThe JFT agrees that teachers are a vital part of the education system but disagrees that board actions have done anything to "pull the district out of its mediocre morass"Letters to the Editor, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpletter/index.html
The JFT agrees that teachers are a vital part of the education system but disagrees that board actions have done anything to "pull the district out of its mediocre morass"
Jefferson Parish schools should put performance over seniority in personnel matters: An editorialtag:www.nola.com,2012:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.84374792012-06-03T13:25:06Z2012-06-02T00:33:45ZThe current union contract wasn't the best possible agreement for children and parish taxpayers, and it needs to be replacedThe Editorial Board, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayunehttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpedit/index.html
The current union contract wasn't the best possible agreement for children and parish taxpayers, and it needs to be replaced
In Jefferson schools, a systemic racism: A guest column by Katie Schwartzmanntag:www.nola.com,2012:/opinions/index.ssf//3743.84363162012-06-02T11:20:00Z2012-06-02T04:43:11ZAs Times-Picayune readers may have seen, the Southern Poverty Law Center recently brought Jefferson Parish school psychologist Mark Traina's racist comments to the attention of the Department of Education and asked it to investigate. For those who missed it, Traina...Contributing Op-Ed columnisthttp://connect.nola.com/user/nolatpcooped/index.html
As Times-Picayune readers may have seen, the Southern Poverty Law Center recently brought Jefferson Parish school psychologist Mark Traina's racist comments to the attention of the Department of Education and asked it to investigate. For those who missed it, Traina...